Veterans' Day Activities

Veterans’ Day Events 2009

Veteran’s Day is a popular holiday to say thanks to our country’s military members. Many stores, restaurants and other businesses offer discounts to military members, retirees, and other veterans. Proof of service is often required such as a military or retiree ID card, DD Form 214, VA card, or other proof of service, so be prepared if you are asked. I recommend you call ahead, because some locations may not participate. If you would like to have a VA card, simply register at your local VA Medical Center (with your DD-Form 214), and you can receive a photo ID card.

November 1st 2009

Each day, beginning Nov.1, VA's Web feature will introduce new personal histories, culminating on Veterans Day when a Veteran's history from each state and U.S. territory will be available simply by clicking on the U.S. map in the display. 

"Honor our Veterans. Record their Histories!" The display will link to
the library's Veterans History Project Web site -- www.loc.gov/vets --
or the toll-free message line at (888) 371-5848.Approximately 65,000 individual stories comprise the collection of the Veterans History Project.

 

November 6, 2009

Metz Elementary Veterans Day Celebration will be on Friday November the 6th. If you would like to join us, we'd love to have you. More information
Jennifer Atkinson 841-0080

Nov 6th through 11th 2009

Lowe's, Home Depot offer discounts to Vets and Military Nov 6-11

Lowes: Starting Summer 2009, Lowe’s Companies now offers a year-round 10 percent discount for all active, reserve, honorably discharged, retired military personnel, and their immediate family members. The offer is valid on purchases of up to $5,000. Some exclusion applies.

 

Home Depot: The Home Depot is offering all active duty personnel, reservists, retired military, veterans and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount off their purchases in honor of Veteran’s Day. The offer is valid on purchases of up to $2,000. Some exclusion applies. The promotion usually lasts for one week prior to Veterans Day, so call ahead to verify the days.

Homeless Veterans Stand down
Date/Time: November 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
Location:  Harker Heights Vet Center
302 Miller’s Crossing, Suite #4 Harker Heights, Texas

Friday, November 6, 2009

It's Time for the Travis County Combined Charities Fall Festival!
11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Wooldridge Park (South of the Courthouse)
Ron Oliveira of KEYE News is the Guest Master of Ceremonies
Roasted Corn on the Cob, Sausage Wraps, Nachos, Frito Pie, Italian Ice, and Sweet Treats

Saturday November 7th, 2009

UT Football vs UCF
Veterans Recognition Day 11 A.M.
UT Austin, Texas (DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium)
presented by Scott & White

Sunday November 8, 2009 Good Eats for Veterans

McCormick & Schmick’s Veterans Dinner Appreciation Event
To the Veterans who have served in war and peace, we honor you Sunday, November 8th with a complimentary entree from a special menu (note that it is NOT on the actual Veterans Day). They recommend you make reservations ahead of time. http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/featured-promotion/Veterans-Appreciation-Day.aspx

Continuing a long tradition, two previous sponsoring restaurant corporations and one new one will be offering active duty, retired military and all veterans a chance at some good free food during the Veterans’ Day period.

On sale November 9, 2009

Veterans Cash Texas Lottery Scratch-off ticket, which will go on sale November 9 and will benefit the Texas Veterans Commission’s Permanent Fund for Veterans’ Assistance.

 

Tuesday November 10, 2009. 

Wounded Warriors Family Support is working with Royal Caribbean Cruise and Air Compassion for Veterans to offer cruises along with air flights for wounded/killed or injured military and immediate family members.  The deadline is November 10, 2009.  To see if you qualify please visit our website at www.woundedwarriorsfamilysupport.org     
Our mission is to provide support to the families of those who have been wounded, injured or killed during active combat operations.  The families of our casualties suffer in many ways; some financially, some psychologically.

 

9 A.M. Nov 10th 2009 Court Agenda Proclaiming Veterans’ Day

Travis County Commissioners’ Court Agenda Proclaiming
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT THAT ALL CITIZENS OF TRAVIS COUNTY ARE URGED TO OBSERVE NOVEMBER 11, 2009, AS Veterans’ Day

 

Austin School District Seeking War Vets To Award Diplomas
The Austin School District reminds veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, who served their country in the armed forces without finishing high school, that they can receive a belated high school diploma.
AISD will award diplomas in a special veterans “graduation” ceremony as part of the District’s Veterans Day observance on Tuesday, November 10, 1:30 p.m.
Austin ISD Veterans' High School Diploma Ceremony
Perez Elementary School, 7500 S. Pleasant Valley Road

 

"Tattooed Under Fire"
I would like to mention a video that will be presented on KLRU "Tattooed Under Fire" Tuesday, November 10th at 9 pm and probably repeat late night on Wednesday, Veteran's Day. Members of our military were interviewed at a tattoo parlor upon receiving orders to serve in Iraq and were interviewed again upon their return.

Veterans’ Day 2009

November 11th begin @ 7:45 a.m. and will end at 9:00 a.m.
Veterans Day Distinguished Lecture Series Event
In celebration of Veterans Day this November 11th and to learn more about the military’s economic impact on families and our Central Texas economy; The Austin Economic Club continues its “2009 Distinguished Lecture Series” and is proud to host Brigadier General William Grimsley/Deputy Commander of the III “Phantom” Corps, Headquartered at Fort Hood, Texas. This breakfast event will be held at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol, 701 E. 11th @ IH 35 North. The program will begin @ 7:45 a.m. and will end at 9:00 a.m.
Table sponsorships are available, with VIP “meet & greet” tickets for $50 and individual tickets @ $35.

 

Wednesday, November 11, 2009   8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All Day

Grace for Vets - Any person who is currently serving or has served in the armed forces is invited to visit one of the four Mister Car Wash facilities in Round Rock 218-4000, Cedar Park or Austin for a
FREE Car Wash. www.mistercarwash.com

Veterans’ Day Parade

Wednesday, November 11, 2009   9 a.m.

The Parade and Memorial Ceremony theme will be honoring
“Families of Veterans and Active Duty Military

Parade Line up - 7:00 to 9:00 am, @ Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge,  Austin, TX (Congress Street Bridge);  Parade Lead off - 9:00 between 9:15 am, Flyover, parade will proceed up Congress Ave. to the Texas State Capitol; Capitol South Step Entertainment; the Del Valle High School
Cardinal Band.

Parade Reviewing Stand 8:45 am, “Inter-Continental Stephen F. Austin Hotel”, located at 7th and Congress, Sponsored by KVET Radio Stations. Parade ends at 11th and Congress Ave. (See Next Page)

The Department of Veterans Affairs’, Veterans Day National Committee has selected Travis County and the City of Austin as a REGIONAL SITE for this 2009 Veterans’ Day celebration. This marks America’s 56th Annual Veterans’ Day event.
10:30 thru 10:55am, Musical Entertainment – Del Valle High School Cardinal Band
11:00 am Memorial Ceremony - COMMEMORATION PROGRAM @ SOUTH STEPS OF THE STATE CAPITOL Honoring
“Families of Veterans and Active Duty Military”

 

Applebees: Free select entree at participating stores during business hours on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 with active/reserve/retired ID card. In recognition of your service to our country, all veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to eat free. For additional details visit: http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/

 

Come Run Mabry!
Veteran's Day 10k and 5k

11 Nov 09 @ 4 P.M. Veterans Day 5k & 10k Run, Camp Mabry, Austin. We are currently looking for mobile counseling units to come out and offer services to Soldiers Airmen and Family members. Displays & booths encouraged. (No Fee) Contact Phone:  512.965.5909
7th Annual Operation Call Home http://www.590klbj.com/community/OperationCallHome.aspx

Friday, November 13th  though 15th, 2009 Lamb’s Tire And Automotive on 183 and Braker between 5:30am and 7pm.  Mark, Ed and Sgt. Sam will be kicking things off with a live broadcast, so be sure to show up early!
Also, if that happens to be out of your way, you can stop by and see Todd Jeffries at the 290 and Brodie Lane location during the same time.

Also, all 15 of the Lamb’s Tire And Automotive locations around Austin will be accepting donations between November 13-15, 2009.

Saturday November 14tth 2009

Opening Ceremony – 8:30 AM
Austin Parks and Recreation Department invites you to the 3rd Annual Veterans Day Tree Planting in honor of veterans and their service for our country.  Please help us get the word out about this event of appreciation in Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park on November 14th. Thanks, and we hope to see you there!

Leigh Martin, Forestry Specialist (512) 440-5162
City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department

 

The Homeless Resource Fair, formerly known as the Stand Down, is less than two weeks away! The event, sponsored by the ECHO: Events and Community Education Committee, is a one day event that connects homeless individuals and families in our community with as many resources as possible. The event will be held on Saturday November 14, 2009 at the Pan American Recreation Center (2100 East 3 rd Street, Austin, TX 78702).

Monday, November 16, 2009

Golden Corral Military Appreciation Night
The 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner is scheduled for Monday, November 16, 2009, from 5 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide (note that it is NOT on the actual Veterans Day). http://www.goldencorral.com/military/

Sunday November 22, 2009

This year's Homeless Memorial (17th) will be on November 22nd at
Auditorium Shores @ Sunrise @ 7am. City Council Member Randi Shade will speak. All are welcome. The memorial is located about 75 yards east of the Stevie Ray Vaughn Statute. Richard R. Troxell (512) 374-2742

Subject to change without notice                                                                             11-06-09